Nas - One Mic (official Hd Video) -

Nas stated that the song was born out of a desire for truth in an industry he felt was becoming "fake". To him, the "One Mic" represents:

Produced by Nas and Chucky Thompson , the song was inspired by the atmospheric tension of Phil Collins's " In the Air Tonight ". The video mirrors this "rollercoaster of emotion," starting with a quiet, mellow intensity that crescendos into a "pulsating frenzy" of imagery. Nas - One Mic (Official HD Video)

A vessel for every emotion and thought in his mind, suggesting that a single microphone allows him to move masses and "wipe away pain" with his voice. Nas - One Mic (Official HD Video) Nas stated that the song was born out